Thomas Markle, Jr., told DailyMail.com that during one of the prince’s recent visits to Toronto to visit his sister on the set of her TV show, his father met the royal.

The actress’ 50-year-old brother said: "He first met Prince Harry about six months ago out in Toronto. He goes once every couple of months – [Meghan and Thomas Markle Sr.] are very close and they stay in close contact. He's pretty happy about Harry and he's extremely proud of [Markle]. They have an amazing relationship; they're very close and they always have been."